Makan Makan in JB

Today, 4 of us drove into JB (Johor Bahru, Malaysia) for lunch. There was a small jam at the Woodlands Checkpoint. Probably many with the same idea of lunching in JB town, and shopping for the new year. We headed for Restaurant Pekin (Beijing Restaurant).

PEKIN RESTORAN
Tel: 607-356 0739, 607-356 0740
Fax: 607-356 0737
Address: NO.2, 4, JALAN MOLEK 1/9,TAMAN MOLEK, 81100 JOHOR BAHRU, JOHOR.

I recall the first time I went there, it was a non air-conditioned kopi tiam (coffee shop) with great, reasonably priced food. Now, the restaurant occupies three shop lots and is comfortably air-conditioned. The food remains good and the prices still reasonable. We tucked into fried mee sua while keeping our eyes on other people's food! We had salted egg crabs, 4-types vegetable dish and a fried fish in spicy sauce. We noted that the tables around us had ordered the crispy duck, so we gave in to temptation and ordered one too! I think the roasted one would have been nicer. We ate with relish and was treated to gossip and family talk provided loud and free by the tables nearby. We washed down the meal with lots of pu er tea and a plate of water melon (free).

Another small jam coming home. Probably everyone with the same idea of leaving early before the evening rush! A good outing with great food and super company.

Life's Little Lessons

Brought the dogs to the beach at Sentosa. Not their first time. The last time, little Chloe was so happy, she ran full speed into one of the lines attached to the beach volleyball net. It must have hurt, as she stopped dead and looked rather surprised. Today, she ran full speed and stayed clear of all the lines on the courts. She had learnt her lesson rather quickly. If only we could be like that. Learn our lessons in life quickly. You know what they say:

Once bitten, twice shy

Twice bitten, never try

Thrice bitten, what to say but sigh!!!

(The rude version is - Thrice bitten, better go and die!) ha ha ha ha ...

Jordan , our other dog did not even need that first lesson to know he had to stay clear of those lines!

I am now a certified, official BLOGGER

Never thought I would be a blogger ... and here I am actually blogging. Use to think it was rather a waste of time and anyway, many of my friends are not into blogging. BUT I guess we need to move with the times and get on with it. Otherwise, we will be called dinosaurs! I don't mind. As long as I am a T-REX. Ha ha ha ha the most feared of all dinosaurs.

So here I am - This is I Elizabeth. Welcome to the Bloggers' World!

Thanks Woon Chia - my godsons' mother, my ex-student and now friend!

Thanksgiving@Base Camp December 2010

Thanksgiving@Base Camp saw warm fellowship under a lovely white tent in heavy downpour. That was on Christmas Night. It was money well spent as the 30 odd guests huddled closer together to keep out of the rain and for warmth.

The food from Kriston was sumptuous and well laid out. The early birds indeed caught some worms in the tit bits that were offered. Then the real thing started with a little prayer of thanksgiving. Then it was the charge of the hungry brigade!

It was a night without any planned entertainment (unlike previous parties at Base Camp) so guests entertained themselves. There was much chatter and laughter. Many stayed on because of the rain. The rain did add some atmosphere to the whole event.

It was a lovely night of celebration of our Saviour's birth. It was a night of giving thanks to God for being able to celebrate, to enjoy and to have warm fellowship with family and friends.

All I want for Christmas is ...

                             This interview was published in The Straits Time, Dec 25, 2010.
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